Consulting Specialties

As experienced problem solvers with an established client base, we become involved in an assortment of challenging situations. Customers know we can be counted on for assistance in many areas – directly, or in some cases, through referrals.

Our specialties are listed on the left. To view additional information, click on your area of interest or navigate below with the scroll bar.

Business Strategy

• Transformation of ideas and objectives to formal plans and strategies.

• Threat and opportunity analysis.

• Organization strength and weakness assessment.

• Organization structuring and restructuring.

• Implementation of supporting IT systems and processes.

Financial Planning and Control

• Performance improvement.

• Evaluation of current systems and procedures.

• Development of budgeting and costing systems.

• Implementation of management by exception techniques.

• Development of executive information systems.

• Tax planning and compliance.

Human Resources

• Analysis of training and continuing education needs.

• Development or sourcing of training and education programs.

• Development of organization policies, procedures, and position descriptions.

• Recruitment.

• Personal coaching and training.

• Temporary executive replacement assignments.

Information Technology

• Analysis and specification of IT needs.

• Research and identification of viable IT solutions.

• Selection and implementation of new technologies and business processes.

• Website design, maintenance, and hosting.

• Custom application development and integration.

• Data conversion.

• Design and implementation of local and wide area networks.

• Sourcing and installation of PC systems and products.

• Telephone, remote, and on-site support (contract or by incident).

• PC optimization analysis.

• Implementation of remote access and security systems.

Marketing and Sales

• Development of sales, advertising, and promotion strategies.

• Design of corporate websites, brochures, and advertisements.

• Design of proposal and presentation templates using PC tools.

• Sales team training.

• Co-ordination of special events including: client trips, sales conferences, golf tournaments, and trade shows.

Project Managment

• Frequently required when an organization must complete a special project outside its area of expertise. For example, the installation of a new computer system.

• In some cases, qualified management talent is on staff – but is too involved with operational or strategic activities to provide adequate direction.

• The essence of this work is planning, organizing, and leading the effort to complete a critical group of tasks – on time and within budget.

• Deltek Vision and Microsoft Project are our standard planning tools.

Public Policy

• Research and writing on a broad range of public sector issues.

• Specialization in the areas of governance, economics, and taxation.